Process Development Associate - HPLC

Process Development Associate - HPLC Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Onsite Flexibility Onsite Contract Details Position Type: Contract Contract Duration: 18 months Pay Rate: $22.00–$25.00 / Hour (USD) Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Job Summary The Process Development (PD) organization is seeking an enthusiastic and team-oriented Associate to join the ATO Rapid Analytics (RA) group within Attribute Science (AS). The ATO RA organization focuses on providing high-throughput analytical testing services to support pipeline delivery for a wide range of therapeutic biologics in both Pre-Pivotal and Pivotal phases. In this highly matrixed, fast-paced team environment, the primary responsibility of the Process Development Associate , under limited supervision, is to perform product quality analysis and provide analytical data to meet project timelines and enable process decisions. The successful candidate will be an integral member of a dynamic team, collaborating with research scientists at multiple sites and working closely with groups in other functional areas. Key Responsibilities Analytical Testing: Execute analytical tests within expected turnaround times using assays such as: Compendial testing: Protein Concentration, pH, Visual, Color, Clarity, Osmolarity, etc. UPLC/HPLC Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) UPLC/HPLC Titer: Pro-A, Pro-L, and CH-1 UPLC/HPLC Cation Exchange Chromatography (CEX) Reduced Capillary Electrophoresis (rCE-SDS) and Non-Reduced Capillary Electrophoresis (nrCE-SDS) Capillary Ion Electrophoresis Focusing (cIEF) ATOLL purifications Other assays: RP-HPLC, HIC, HILIC, MetOx, LAL, etc. Compliance and Documentation: Document and review results in electronic laboratory notebooks. Adhere to turnaround times and required metrics for high-throughput samples. Author, review, and verify technical documents and reports. Collaboration and Communication: Work with the development team to implement methods, analyze data, and interpret results. Provide technical input and generate written reports as needed. Communicate project updates effectively. Present scientific data in meetings. Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Maintain lab instruments and follow equipment cleaning protocols. Solve technical problems related to instruments and assays. Logistics and Planning: Manage logistics tasks including sample receiving, equipment maintenance, and freezer farm support. Monitor safety and compliance status of the ATO RA lab. Collaborate with team members to support sample-, testing-, and equipment-related issues. Education Requirements Bachelor's degree required OR Associate's degree and 2 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 4 years of experience Required Experience Bachelor's degree and 0–2 years of scientific experience Required Skills Basic Chemistry/Biochemistry background Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across a highly matrixed environment Quick learner, able to work under limited supervision Proficiency in executing analytical tests within expected turnaround times Experience or familiarity with UPLC/HPLC instrumentation and chromatography techniques Ability to document and review results in electronic laboratory notebooks Ability to author, review, and verify technical documents and reports Strong communication skills, including the ability to present scientific data in meetings Ability to troubleshoot technical problems related to instruments and assays Ability to manage logistics tasks including sample receiving, equipment maintenance, and freezer farm support Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement Fund Important Notes Interview process: 1 virtual panel interview About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 5 Job Number: 26-16792 #J-18808-Ljbffr Global-Technical-Talent-1